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A tweet, sent out by the Metropolitan Police Service Specials account said: "A busy night shift for CroydonMSC [Met Police special constables] last night. An eight hour duty turned into an 18 hour duty!

"Two Males arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition after a stop and search in Coulsdon".

This gun and ammunition was seized by police after a stop and search in Coulsdon (Image: Met Police)

Special constables are volunteer police officers who work alongside regular officers. They wear the same uniform and carry the same powers and responsibilities as regular police officers.

The Met Police have been contacted for more information on whether either of the males arrested have been charged and whereabouts in Coulsdon the stop and search took place.